What is the Eastern Orthodox Church?
It is ancient, reverent, traditional, mystical, trinitarian, apostolic, liturgical, evangelical but not Protestant, catholic but not Roman. This website was developed to support Orthodox Christians and those who desire to know more about the Orthodox faith. The geographical region of western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands has historically been isolated from the Orthodox world. However, in recent years there has been renewed interest in Eastern Orthodoxy and many parts of the U.S. are seeing tremendous numbers of new converts come to the ancient faith. Locally, several individuals began meeting in November 2022 to celebrate the monthly Divine Liturgy in Cumberland. By God’s grace and provision, this dedicated group has evolved into a thriving Orthodox faith community.
The Antiochian Orthodox Chapel offers two Divine Liturgy services on designated Saturdays and several Typika services with holy communion on designated Sundays. These services are held at 10 am. In addition, some special services are held throughout the year. Please contact us (see below) to verify service dates and times. The services are held at the chapel location at 13133 Warrior Drive in Cresaptown (Cumberland).
Please refer to our companion Facebook page Antiochian Orthodox Cumberland for updates about services and uplifting/encouraging daily spiritual posts.
If you desire to visit or attend an Orthodox worship service during the times/days when Divine Liturgy is not being offered in Cumberland, we can get you contact information for some area Orthodox churches within a 70-mile radius.
These churches are located in Hagerstown, Winchester, Johnstown, Altoona, Windber/Central City, and Morgantown.
For more information about the local Eastern Orthodox services being offered here in Cumberland please contact Brent at 301-697-1070 or e-mail him at SaintNick325@protonmail.com. You may also contact Deacon Anthony at anthonypayne2013@gmail.com or at 617-820-6659.
May you be blessed today and always.
The Father is my Hope, The Son is my Refuge, The Holy Spirit is my Protection, O Holy Trinity glory to Thee.